Overview

The Department of Islamic Economics and Finance, founded in 2016, offers students a four-year curriculum that includes courses on the theoretical background of Islamic economics, the rules and principles of Islamic commercial law, and Islamic finance practices, as well as conventional economics and finance courses during their undergraduate studies.

Carrier Opportunities

Graduates of the Islamic Economics and Finance course offered at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University can work in public and private sector organizations as graduates of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences. Students who will graduate from this programme can also find the opportunity to work in the institutions of the academic world related to the field. These institutions include both national and international universities and research organizations. Currently, the two universities in Turkey in 13 undergraduate and graduate university level Islamic economics and finance programmes are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Thinking and Mathematics

Mathematics for Business and Economics

Microeconomics

Financial Accounting

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Economics Finance Islamic Studies View 30 other Bachelors in Finance in Turkey

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Original and a copy of the High School Diploma,

Official document from the high school confirming that they will graduate before the university’s final registration date stated in the academic calendar (in English or Turkish).

Transcript

A copy of a valid identity document showing citizenship information,

National or international high school graduation exam results (e.g., Abitur, International Baccalaureate, Tawjihi, etc.).

University entrance exam results (if applicable), such as SAT, ACT, TCS, etc. A list of accepted exams and required scores is provided in Annex-2,

One passport-sized photo,

Proof of legal stay in Türkiye for applicants applying from within the country (for visa-exempt countries, the legal stay period must not have expired)

Entry-exit records for Turkish citizens who graduated from high schools abroad, proving that they were physically present in the country while receiving their education.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7000 USD / year

≈ 7000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Islamic Economics and Finance.

Available Scholarships

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